Archaeological Collection of Thespiae

About the museum

The Archaeological Collection of Thespiae operates in the village of Thespies in Boeotia and belongs to the Ephorate of Antiquities of Boeotia. It was first opened to the public in January 2016, when the exhibition “Ancient Thespiae: a history of gods and humans” was inaugurated in its building.

The exhibition presents finds from the excavations and the history of the ancient city, which lay near Mount Helicon, home of the Muses, and is known for the self-sacrifice of 700 Thespians at Thermopylae. Educational material is available for pupils and teachers.

Highlights

• The exhibition “Ancient Thespiae: a history of gods and humans”
• Finds from the excavations of the ancient city of Thespiae
• Educational material for school groups
• The story of the 700 Thespians at Thermopylae

Permanent exhibition

• Αρχαίες Θεσπιές: μια ιστορία θεών και ανθρώπων – The collection’s exhibition on the history of ancient Thespiae and the finds from its excavations.

Founded

2016

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Βοιωτίας

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